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VerseD: Isaiah 43:18-19

“Do not remember the past events; pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.”

Isaiah 43:18-19, CSB

God is in us by the Holy Spirit, and this is different from how people in Old Testament times lived and how we are empowered to share the Gospel with the world.

VerseD: Zechariah 14:9

On that day the Lord will become King over the whole earth  — the Lord alone, and his name alone.

Zechariah 14:9, CSB

God is in us by the Holy Spirit, and in His power we will spread His fame and access to the Holy Spirit across this world.

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11, CSB

God is with us by His Holy Spirit, reminding us in difficult times that He has saved us, is with us, and is coming back for us.

VerseD: Philippians 1:6

I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:6, CSB

God has come to us, and He is working in and through us to bring glory to His name until Christ’s return.

VerseD: Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us — to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21, CSB

God has come to us. He can change the worst of us to be good and faithful, and we have hope for eternity.

VerseD: Luke 19:38

Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

Luke 19:38, CSB

God has come to us, bringing peace with us  and hope for His eternal Kingdom.

VerseD: Psalm 34:19

One who is righteous has many adversities, but the Lord rescues him from them all.

Psalm 34:19, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, so we can be courageous in the face of hatred and persecution for our faith in Christ, for He is overcoming all enemies.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 3:7

So, then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.

1 Corinthians 3:7, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, and this gives us confidence to share the Gospel and trust our living God to move in the lives of others.

VerseD: Romans 3:25

God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed.

Romans 3:25, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb after dying for our sins, so we can know our sins are forgiven forever and hope for eternity with God.

VerseD: Psalm 16:9-10

Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my body also rests securely. For you will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful one to see decay.

Psalm 16:9-10, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, so we can have joy in knowing that death is not the end for all who believe in Christ.